Ok, so I cannot overstate how much I recommend mbaMission for anybody seriously applying to top MBA programs. I eventually got into Harvard Business School with below-average numbers, but even during the application process I was telling everybody I knew that mbaMission was a MUST-do if you're serious about business school and can afford it (not cheap). Also, the Start-to-Finish package is the way to go 100% - and probably cheaper than the other options in the long run. Trust me, I broke this down and probably spent 2-3x less than I would have with the hourly rate. You have no idea how much you will reach out to your consultant, and you will thank yourself many times over for biting the bullet in the beginning. My consultant was John Sisk, and he was fantastic. I chose him because I knew I would struggle with telling "my story" and John seemed to be strong in that category. He led me through the process in a clear, honest, productive, and efficient way that was ultimately very successful and enjoyable. I was no-doubt stressed during the process, but that's just part of it. John took the stress WAY down for me and he was my partner in crime during the entire process. My expectations were exceeded at every level (from essay editing, to resume crafting, to strategies visiting campuses) and I can't recommend mbaMission or John Sisk enough. EVEN IF I had not been accepted to ANY of my schools (Stanford, HBS, Sloan, Haas, Anderson) I would have been 100% glad I used mbaMission.

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Experience during the program

I wasn't sure what to expect from business school, but HBS has blown my expectations out of the water. The support and kindness of fellow students is wonderful, the willingness of the professors and students to help with career or personal endeavors is fantastic, and the friends I have made are life-long.

The brand is as powerful as one might expect, but it doesn't open every door automatically. It gets you in front of most people, but you still need to prove yourself. The bar is set high when people are talking to and working with an HBS grad.

I'd suggest future applicants to question the negative stereotypes. While they exist at all schools, they are such a minority of the experience.

Overall BSchool experience (5.0)
Schools contribution (4.0)
Classmates rating (5.0)

Strengths of the program:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors
Student body, diversity
Alumni Network
Brand/Ranking

Best fit at this program:

Consulting
Finance
Marketing
Investment Banking
Management

Can be improved:

Curriculum, Classes, Professors

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